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Ewa Beach Schools to Receive $4.3 Million for Air Conditioning Upgrades

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Students at James Campbell High School (JCHS) and Ilima Intermediate in Ewa Beach are set to have cooler days because of capital improvement project funds earmarked to make improvements to their school’s air conditioning system, announced Sen. Will Espero, who was instrumental in securing funding for the area.

The schools will receive a combined total of $4.3 million to help upgrade their cooling systems. Ilima Intermediate will get $1 million and JCHS will get $2.3 million for design and construction for school-wide heat abatement and air-conditioning upgrades; ground and site improvements; and equipment and appurtenances. JCHS will also receive $1 million for design and construction for electrical upgrades to existing facilities; ground and site improvements; and equipment and appurtenances.

“I worked with my colleagues to identify target areas in education, such as JCHS, that are high-priority and in dire need of funding to make necessary improvements,” said Espero. “Ewa Beach is notoriously known to be one of the hottest places on Oahu. These funds will help to make learning and teaching a lot more enjoyable for both teachers and students.”

“Kudos must also really be given to the students of JCHS and Ilima. Along with their teachers, they spoke up and advocated over the past two years about their uncomfortable experiences in classrooms over 93 degrees. They came and we listened. This is a great example of the democratic process.”

Before any work can begin, Governor Neil Abercrombie must release the money.


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